Category: Course Activities (Page 3 of 4)

Lecture

Type on the third dimension. Type on a box: samples of type on a cube–experimental and practical applications.

Specifically: Typography on boxes (packaging) or in the three dimensions (signage)

Technical

• Redraw the template using illustration software on a

Lecture

Further development of hand-lettering aesthetics and techniques AND how to find a dream job: reading job postings specifically for entry level designers.

Specifically: Guest speaker/demonstration of hand lettering. 

Technical

• Refer to videos

Preparation 

• Come with at least

Lecture

Various examples of hand-lettered and new scripts used in online and analog renditions. Sign painting, font design.

Specifically: Ligatures used in logos 

Technical

• How to hand-paint your ligature Demonstration and videos

Preparation 

• Have your supplies ready: Plaka,

Lecture

Historical hand rendering of various typographic alphabets

Specifically:

• How to render the letterforms by hand

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Lecture

Typography as a symbol; and image, rather than a literal rendition. 

Specifically: How various cultures use the typographic image.

Technical

• How to build a ligature or the 27th letter using illustration software and the vector

Lecture

Lecture: Developing meaning to the image; conveying thoughts and emotions through images. Examples of small images and their impact on actions and ideas. Pictographic systems in world cultures.

Lecture

Visual Communication disciplines are reviewed; cultural image and icon differences are discussed; history of icon usage.